Episode 16: How Cleaning the Blood Could Help Chronic Illness—The Science of Plasmapheresis, with guest Dr. Eric Gordon

In this episode, I explore a cutting-edge yet often misunderstood treatment, plasmapheresis, with physician and researcher Dr. Eric Gordon. This therapy, sometimes described as “cleaning the blood,” is being studied for its potential to help those with chronic complex diseases, long COVID, autoimmune conditions, and even cognitive decline. 
We dive deep into
• how plasmapheresis removes inflammatory proteins, antibodies, and toxins from the blood.
• why toxic load from sources like heavy metals, glyphosate, plastics, and PFAS might be silently driving chronic illness.
• the fascinating biology of senescent cells (SASP) and how they keep the body “stuck” in an unhealed state.
• why some patients experience dramatic improvements and others don’t.
• the real-world limits of expensive protocols versus low-cost, sustainable approaches that promote self-management and resilience.

This conversation isn’t just about one treatment—it’s about rethinking what healing truly means. It’s about viewing the body as a dynamic symphony that can be retuned rather than suppressed. Plasmapheresis sits within the emerging field of regenerative medicine, where the goal is not merely to manage symptoms but to restore balance, function, and vitality at the system level.